85 Shark by Diesel
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85 Shark by Diesel
Hi all.
I have just bought myself a 85' 635Sci with automatic transmission.
Basically the car is good condition and doesn't require much work to do, however I like clean and well running cars so there is something to do, like:
1) Worn out shocks.
2) Worn out drivesfaht 'rubber'.
3) ABS, water temp. gauge and speedometer doesn't work.
4) Steering wheels needs to be rewrapped in new leather.
5) Leaky stearing rack.
6) Oil leaks through the engine gaskets.
7) Basic maintenance like new belts, liquids and so on.
There is also a signs of bad body-work or paint-work, which I can't tollerate as well.
Ok, so the first issue that was found while looking for an ABS failure problem was rusty ABS rings which goe together with drive flanges, so had no other choice but to order new flanges, which are on the way.
I have just bought myself a 85' 635Sci with automatic transmission.
Basically the car is good condition and doesn't require much work to do, however I like clean and well running cars so there is something to do, like:
1) Worn out shocks.
2) Worn out drivesfaht 'rubber'.
3) ABS, water temp. gauge and speedometer doesn't work.
4) Steering wheels needs to be rewrapped in new leather.
5) Leaky stearing rack.
6) Oil leaks through the engine gaskets.
7) Basic maintenance like new belts, liquids and so on.
There is also a signs of bad body-work or paint-work, which I can't tollerate as well.
Ok, so the first issue that was found while looking for an ABS failure problem was rusty ABS rings which goe together with drive flanges, so had no other choice but to order new flanges, which are on the way.
Re: 85 Shark by Diesel
Got a set of B6 Bilsteins and H&R springs
Also had a brake calipers rebuilt + refurbished
And wait for it....
Custom rims based on Style 13 OEM alloys.
18x8.5, +4/225/40
18x9.5, +3/255/35
Also had a brake calipers rebuilt + refurbished
And wait for it....
Custom rims based on Style 13 OEM alloys.
18x8.5, +4/225/40
18x9.5, +3/255/35
Re: 85 Shark by Diesel
Nice-looking car, and great garage, too. Keep posting progress pictures.
Dean
Lutz, FL
'85 635 CSi Euro #9402254
'87 Spider Veloce
'92 Spider Veloce
'08 350Z
Lutz, FL
'85 635 CSi Euro #9402254
'87 Spider Veloce
'92 Spider Veloce
'08 350Z
Re: 85 Shark by Diesel
Very nice looking car. I like the wheel concept to.
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2002 E46 M3 / Topaz Blau Metallic / Black Nappa / 6 speed SMG software tuned / Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers / CMP RACP reinforcement
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This +1 ^^^^^baders wrote:Very nice looking car. I like the wheel concept to.
Bottle cap wheels have never looked better.
Ken Kanne
'84 633CSi "Sylvia"; '85 635CSi "Katja";'85 325e "Hazel Ann"; '95 M3 "Ashlyn"
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Thanks, guys.
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Nice car and looks like a very rewarding car to work on.
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Gorgeous. Love the deep dish wheels. Where did you get them fab'd?
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A couple of locals started making custom rims. A set of these was their first job and I was the lucky one to aquire themShipper 01 wrote:Gorgeous. Love the deep dish wheels. Where did you get them fab'd?
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Re: 85 Shark by Diesel
Until my Shark is waiting for a bodybowrk, I got passion on BMW and....bought another big coupe by the same manufacturer
So it's a 1990 accident and rust free 850i. Full 109k. km (or around 65k miles) history. And a true Japan import example.
Loaded and on the way home
Already bought a set of Brock B9 rims (19x8.5 and 19x10 +25 all around).
So it's a 1990 accident and rust free 850i. Full 109k. km (or around 65k miles) history. And a true Japan import example.
Loaded and on the way home
Already bought a set of Brock B9 rims (19x8.5 and 19x10 +25 all around).
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Aaaaaand, everyone say it together:
"They're always rustier than you think!"
"They're always rustier than you think!"
Ken Kanne
'84 633CSi "Sylvia"; '85 635CSi "Katja";'85 325e "Hazel Ann"; '95 M3 "Ashlyn"
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Re: 85 Shark by Diesel
Very nice, impressive fleet and I love those Brock wheels. Nasty surprise under that fender, but at least it can be rectified and everything else about both cars looks awesome.
Keep the pics coming.
-Ellis
Keep the pics coming.
-Ellis
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Re: 85 Shark by Diesel
Wow, those replacement pieces look great, I figure I'll be needing those soon. What did they cost? Very nice looking car. And your work space looks awesome, I'm so jealous. Any chance of showing some pics as the rusty inner fenders are repaired/replaced?
Re: 85 Shark by Diesel
Thanks!!
I will keep posting all the bodywork, so the inner fender as well.
The price is 250 euro per panel.
To be honest neither Brocks, nor Bottlecaps custom rims will remain on the Bimmers.
I decided to make a custom Throwing stars rims using the barrels and the lips of the Brock rims. So the result should be a 19x8.3 and 19x10.3 3-piece Throwing stars for E31:
and 17x8.2 and 17x9.5 3-piece TRX rims for E24.
Until I have an update for the sixer, here are 'news' for 8er:
The ashtray cover was missing
so I found one with complete center console on Ebay:
I bought the car with a E46 steering wheel which I didn't like at all.
As a result I've bought an original one:
A rear diff had a signs of leaking. So decided to rebuild it by replacing old bearings and other minor parts. Just in case :)
Also rebuilt a leaky steering box.
This aftermarket radio doesn't belong here...
Will be replaced by this beauty:
I found a few cracks in inner plastic fenders that disturbs the peace of my sleep, so sorted new ones, plus a few worn out rubber bushings, wishbones, all filters, spark plugs, belts, lifting rubber pads and other minors.
Finally I ordered a H&R springs and a Bilstein B12/Eibach kit (I am going to use H&R springs in the front and Eibachs in the rear.
B12 received yesterday. H&R still on the way.
I will keep posting all the bodywork, so the inner fender as well.
The price is 250 euro per panel.
To be honest neither Brocks, nor Bottlecaps custom rims will remain on the Bimmers.
I decided to make a custom Throwing stars rims using the barrels and the lips of the Brock rims. So the result should be a 19x8.3 and 19x10.3 3-piece Throwing stars for E31:
and 17x8.2 and 17x9.5 3-piece TRX rims for E24.
Until I have an update for the sixer, here are 'news' for 8er:
The ashtray cover was missing
so I found one with complete center console on Ebay:
I bought the car with a E46 steering wheel which I didn't like at all.
As a result I've bought an original one:
A rear diff had a signs of leaking. So decided to rebuild it by replacing old bearings and other minor parts. Just in case :)
Also rebuilt a leaky steering box.
This aftermarket radio doesn't belong here...
Will be replaced by this beauty:
I found a few cracks in inner plastic fenders that disturbs the peace of my sleep, so sorted new ones, plus a few worn out rubber bushings, wishbones, all filters, spark plugs, belts, lifting rubber pads and other minors.
Finally I ordered a H&R springs and a Bilstein B12/Eibach kit (I am going to use H&R springs in the front and Eibachs in the rear.
B12 received yesterday. H&R still on the way.
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Re: 85 Shark by Diesel
Nice project, and love the 850!
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This thread freaking delivers!
Beautiful cars.
I miss my 6 every day, and the snow has only just started here in Michigan.
I would love to watch your progress on these.
The 850 is the only car I would even consider selling or trading my 6 for. And only with a manual transmission.
Beautiful cars.
I miss my 6 every day, and the snow has only just started here in Michigan.
I would love to watch your progress on these.
The 850 is the only car I would even consider selling or trading my 6 for. And only with a manual transmission.
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Re: 85 Shark by Diesel
Wow. Great work. I wish I had an idea how to do what you've done. Looks good. Keep the pics coming
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The wheels on the 6 look great. I'm sure the Frankenstein throwing stars will come up nice also. Although cutting up some valuable(ish) throwing stars will take some balls.
With the 850i are u putting in the same diff ratio. These cars will really benifit with a lower diff especially in 4spd auto form. The dudmd or wokke chips also help unlock the v12 from its state of slumber.
With the 850i are u putting in the same diff ratio. These cars will really benifit with a lower diff especially in 4spd auto form. The dudmd or wokke chips also help unlock the v12 from its state of slumber.
BMW’s
84 E24 M635csi
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94 E34 540i/6 SC E85
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97 Z3 2.8 widebody
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84 E24 M635csi
90 E34 M5 3.6
94 E34 540i/6 SC E85
97 E36 M3 euro SC U/C
97 Z3 2.8 widebody
OTHERS
11 Audi S5 3.0 SC
19 VW Amarok V6
Re: 85 Shark by Diesel
Yes I have a plan to get an ECU chip from Wokke, but never thought about changing the gears. Perhaps can anybody advice what gears should I go for and from what other BMW model? BMW 840?GazM3 wrote:The wheels on the 6 look great. I'm sure the Frankenstein throwing stars will come up nice also. Although cutting up some valuable(ish) throwing stars will take some balls.
With the 850i are u putting in the same diff ratio. These cars will really benifit with a lower diff especially in 4spd auto form. The dudmd or wokke chips also help unlock the v12 from its state of slumber.
Thanks.